Social Media
Tech CEOs Summoned to Congress Again to Testify on Social Media Risk for Kids
The hearing is set for June 23, which is recognized as Social Media Victims Remembrance Day.
Senate Judiciary
As Judges Admit AI Drafted Faulty Orders, Sen. Grassley Demands Oversight
Senator said the courts must prohibit machines from writing the law.
cellular
Senate Republicans Target Big Three Carriers After FBI Obtains Lawmakers’ Phone Data
Blackburn and Hagerty press AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile over data release tied to Arctic Frost probe.
Advanced Energy
Senate GOP Removes Tax on Solar and Wind Energy but Dismantles Climate Law Passed by Democrats
Clean energy advocates were deeply disappointed by the bill
Chuck Grassley
Senators Urge Streaming Providers To Carry C-SPAN
C-SPAN faces a financial crisis as cable networks decline.
SpaceX
Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
X (Twitter)
Senate Passes Bills Aimed at Protecting Children Online
'Government mandates and censorship will not protect children online,' said Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., one of the 'No' votes.
FCC
House Committee Advances Privacy Bill, LTD Could Lose RDOF in Minnesota, Mozilla Wants Antitrust Bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed six consumer bills, including national privacy legislation.
Marsha Blackburn
Senate Judiciary Committee Hears Decreasing Innovation in Market a Result of Big Tech Influence
Committed discussed big companies shutting smaller ones out of the marketplace.
Cox Communications
New Senate Antitrust Bill Reaction, Charter Making Executive Changes, T-Mobile, Verizon Top Charts
Trade association doesn’t like new antitrust bill, Charter makes changes at the top, T-Mobile leads wireless, Verizon on wireline.
Justice Department
DOJ Official Supports Mandatory Breach Reporting
Proposed legislation would make it mandatory for companies to report cyberattacks.
Big Tech
A Short History of Online Free Speech, Part I: The Communications Decency Act Is Born
WASHINGTON, August 19, 2019 — Despite all the sturm und drang surrounding Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act today, the measure was largely ignored when first passed into law 23 years ago. A great deal of today’s discussion ignores the statute’s unique history and purposes as part of the
Broadband's Impact
FBI Director Testifies On Cybersecurity, Says Agency Can Balance National Security and Civil Liberties
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2014 – At the Senate Judiciary Committee’s oversight hearing on the FBI on Wednesday, FBI Director James Comey faced scrutiny over the agency’s ability to balance national security and civil liberties in light of technological advancements. Among issues discussed were cyber threa
Ron Johnson
GOP Proposes SECURE IT Act and Chairman Genachowski Speaks About Cybersecurity at the Bipartisan Policy Center
WASHINGTON March 5, 2012. Since our Broadband Breakfast Panel Discussion on “Cybersecurity Legislation in Congress: Where Does it Stand” a couple of weeks ago there have been some notable cybersecurity headlines that we wanted to update you on. Since the panel, GOP Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.), S
Patrick Leahy
Senate Opens Debate on Patent Reform
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2011 – The Senate moved a step closer to the first major overhaul to the patent system in nearly 60 years when it introduced a bill to the floor on Monday.
Intellectual Property
Patent Reform Bill Flies Through Senate Judiciary Despite Tech Community Split
WASHINGTON, February 4, 2011 — The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday unanimously approved a patent reform package despite a sharp division of opinion about it among the biggest names in the technology industry.
